MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL
WHEN: Saturday, August 15th 12 noon-9:00 pm EST
WHERE: Nishuane Park, Montclair, NJ (Cedar Aves. and Nishuane Road)
ADMISSION: NO TICKETS REQUIRED
Estimated attendance: 5,000.
LIVESTREAMED ON www.montclairjazzfestival.org and www.jazztimes.com
Nine-hour free family-friendly jazz festival hosted by actor S. Epatha Merkerson with WBGO’S Gary Walker; headliners include
- José James
- Paquito D’Rivera Quintet
- the Christian McBride Big Band with Melissa Walker
- Radam Schwartz + Organized
- Jazz House Faculty Collective. Features 160+ students from Jazz House Kids.
Activities include the
- Macy’s Family Jazz Discovery Zone where musicians read from their favorite jazz storybook and jazz art projects
- a beer tent, food and dry good vendors.
Produced by Jazz House Kids with presenting sponsor The Bravitas Group/Silver Family Foundation.
More info: www.montclairjazzfestival.org
